When everyone knew where the target was, Chen Wenqiang patted the rifle in his hand and said, "This is the first time I've got it in my hand, right?" If it's a soldier who has just trained or hasn't been training for a long time, it's very difficult to hit that rock at this distance, right? ”

Everyone nodded one after another, not to mention recruits, even veterans, and there are not many people with such a shooting level.

Chen Wenqiang leaned the gun on his shoulder, held his breath, and gently pulled the board machine. Not surprisingly, the bullet did not hit the target, but it gave Chen Wenqiang the basis for readjustment. Another shot, a little closer to the target; Chen Wenqiang thought about it, adjusted the gun again, and fired it steadily again. The bullet hit the target, the stone chips burst out, and the position was changed.

"Good marksmanship." Deng Zijing put down the binoculars and extended a thumbs up to Chen Wenqiang.

"I took three shots." Chen Wenqiang threw the gun back to the Yue people and asked in a deep voice: "What about you, how long do you think you have to practice and how many bullets you have to shoot to accurately hit the target?" ”

Deng Zijing looked at his guards, all of them were silent with bitter faces, obviously not sure, or didn't know how to answer.

"That's the result of long-term training." Chen Wenqiang said his conclusion, "The weapon is not new or old, it is familiar with it, and if it is mastered, it is a sharp weapon to kill the enemy." On the contrary, no matter how good the weapon is, it will not be able to exert its power in the hands of new recruits. ”

"We understand that." Deng Zijing expressed his agreement while making the final effort, "Strengthening training is certain, but the number of guns and ammunition is still very insufficient to launch the Hanoi uprising." ”

"In my opinion, it is a bit hasty to launch the Hanoi uprising this year, and it is easy to provoke large-scale retaliation by legal persons." Chen Wenqiang frowned slightly, and patiently explained: "Be fully prepared, the force of liaison should be broader, and it is better to launch it next year." By that time, the revolutionary army should have defeated the enemy in front of you, and will have more spare strength to support you. ”

"Next year—" Deng Zijing muttered. It took a long time before he nodded and said, "Then Mr. Chen, can you say a specific amount, if it is not enough, we can also find a way to buy some." ”

Chen Wenqiang stared at Deng Zijing for a while. He smiled slightly and said, "A thousand, at least a thousand." ”

Deng Zijing secretly breathed a sigh of relief, in line with his psychological expectations, but he still thought-"That." What about machine guns and grenades? If we have these two weapons, we can drive the French out of Vietnam. Of course, we hope that the revolutionary army will be able to supply some appropriately while ensuring that it has enough for itself. ”

"If there is wealth, of course it will supply friendly forces." Chen Wenqiang replied simply, but he didn't think so in his heart, according to the current combat situation, the more machine guns and grenades, the better, where will they be enough?

As for the French, Chen Wenqiang did not want to clash with them. But if there is really a conflict, he is not afraid. Moreover, an order was given to the troops, and if a legal person interfered or obstructed, there was no need to back down, and a tough posture was given to resolutely fight back.

You must know that in the north of Vietnam, the jungles, mountains, and river valleys are crisscrossed, and the terrain is extremely complex, which has become the biggest obstacle that the French can hardly occupy. At the same time, there is a shortage of troops. Unfamiliarity with guerrilla warfare in the jungle is also a big flaw of the legal person. If there is a real battle, the revolutionary army will have an advantage in numbers and equipment, and there is no problem that the Qing army is afraid of foreign countries.

And the revolutionary army fought across borders. The French could not have been unaware, but they did not dare to act rashly. You Yong on the Sino-Vietnamese border is still uneven, not to mention this powerful force.

"If your army needs our help, we can also send troops to help in the war." Deng Zijing obviously felt that he had contributed more and had gained more.

"Thank you for your enthusiasm, but with the help of foreign soldiers. It is strictly forbidden in our revival congregation. Chen Wenqiang politely rejected his proposal, "It's your army, we can provide instructors to strengthen military training." In addition, although there is no need for your army to come to help in the battle, sending more guides and providing more convenience will also greatly promote the sincere cooperation between our two sides. ”

"There's no problem with that." Deng Zijing happily agreed, talked politely with Chen Wenqiang for a while, and after getting fifty short guns, he left with a satisfied smile.

Seeing Deng Zijing's back disappear at the bend of the mountain road, Chen Wenqiang couldn't help but shake his head, and said meaningfully: "It's impatient again, the people's awakening is not as good as China's, so they want to launch an uprising and drive away the French." Can't we hold back development and wait for a more favorable opportunity? ”

"The mood is understandable, but the action is hasty." Ge Zhichu said more pertinently: "Maybe the French couldn't help them before, and they also gave them an illusion. ”

"But if their actions attract an increase in French troops, it will be a difficult thing for us to deal with." Chen Wenqiang spread his hands a little embarrassed, "Helping is definitely going to help them, but it affects our plans and actions, and involves our energy." ”

"If we can establish a solid base in China, we may not need the help of the Vietnamese people." After Ge Zhichu finished speaking, he shook his head and denied himself: "I'm afraid it's not easy." Defeated the Qing army in Guangxi, as well as in Guangdong, and other provinces in the south. The fight will probably go on forever and will not stop. ”

"Therefore, it is a very difficult and severe task to be able to persist for a long time and to be able to fight stronger and stronger." Chen Wenqiang stretched out his hand and pointed to Zhennan Pass in the distance, "Not all problems have to be solved on the battlefield. For example, Long Jiguang, I have already released two wounded soldiers and brought him a letter. If he is fooled, then we have a chance to deal with all the enemies in one fell swoop. Relying on the border crossing and establishing a base area with Longzhou and Ningming as the core, we have a great deal of certainty. ”

Qiu J glanced at Ge Zhichu, and when he saw him shaking his head slightly, he swallowed back what he wanted to ask. Obviously, if it comes to understanding people's hearts and engaging in conspiracies, this Executive Committee member Chen is an expert, and Lu Rongting is not on the way, and obediently corrects under pressure. Moreover, Executive Committee Chen is still a master of playing with guns, which shows that he was able to assassinate the Manchu Chief successfully, and he really relied on his real skills.

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On the way, the reinforcement artillery team was ambushed by armed forces under the banner of the general of the captive, and the news that the artillery was lost or destroyed made Long Jiguang, who was desperately looking forward to a turnaround, like a cold water pour.

If the confrontation continued, of course he didn't have to be so bored, but the strict orders of the court and the governor were like a sharp sword hanging over his head, and the revolutionary army in front of him was so difficult to bite. Although Lu Rongting's rebellion gave the governor a reason to ask the court for leniency, where was the few days he could get?

The bad news is still coming, Lu Rongting surrendered to the revolutionary army and not only became a general. He also sneaked across the border with a sentry and entered Longzhou. At this time, the Qing troops were mobilized one after another, and the local guards were very weak. Lu Rongting, the head snake in Guangxi, after receiving his family, can be said to be like a fish in water in the border area he is familiar with. or surprise attack, or sneak in, or say surrender, even broke the three counties of Daxin, Tian, and Jingxi, and the team grew to more than 1,000 people. Shake the left and right river area.

What kind of sweeping general, and Dangshuo general Lu Rongting, this is the restraining force of the revolutionary army! Long Jiguang understood a little. The Qing army gathered troops at Zhennan Pass, but there were enemy ambushes on the flanks and rear flanks, intercepting and killing messengers and ambushing baggage, forming an increasingly impossible threat to ignore.

Pressed the gourd and floated the scoop. I thought that the chaotic party had been trapped in Zhennanguan, but who knew that people were not all at all, and there was still room to harass and attack in other places.

The gap in the army, in terms of equipment, is obvious. Long Jiguang used to think that his people were very powerful, at least in Guangxi, he was the pillar of optimus. But now, his faith has wavered. Even if we don't talk about the quality of combat skills and equipment, the tenacious fighting will of the chaotic party and not afraid of life and death is beyond the reach of the patrol army.

In such a battle that is not afraid of death, how much money should be offered in the back, and how much harsh military law should there be? Long Jiguang was based on his own concept of governing the army, and made random conjectures. But conjecture and emotion couldn't save him, and he pressed forward and made him depressed.

And at this time, the two wounded soldiers who had been captured were released. With the letter of the leader of the chaotic party "Chen Sheng". The content of the letter seems to have given Long Jiguang a chance to get out of trouble.

20,000 silver dollars, 300 guns, 50,000 rounds of ammunition. Chen Wenqiang's asking price doesn't seem to be high, at least it is something that Long Jiguang can come up with. As soon as the supplies were handed over, the revolutionary army withdrew across the border and no longer fought against the dragon army.

Fight hard, take the lead, and regain lost territory. Long Jiguang paid the price. But you will also get more. The governor's reward, the court's reward, money, and official positions can all be obtained. As for the future, let's think about the present!

"Is it credible?" Long Jiguang summoned his henchmen and conducted an urgent discussion.

After a long silence, his henchman Long Haishan said tentatively: "If the lion of the chaotic party opens his mouth, there will definitely be fraud. Now that we have this condition, we will be able to come up with it immediately, and perhaps the chaotic party is also in a hurry to get out and move to another place. ”

"The rebellious party is in a hurry to get out?" Long Jiguang thought for a while, and suddenly said: "With a corner of the enemy the whole province and the whole country, even if the chaotic party can fight, how can it withstand the constant attacks." Not to mention personnel, just materials, they can't supply them, right? ”

"Actually, it's a bit similar to the riots in Mannings." Long Jiang also made an analysis according to his own understanding, "The reason why the chaos can be calmed down is not that the chaotic party has been defeated, but that they don't want to fight, or they can't fight anymore." That's why I got out with dignity and tried to lift him again. ”

"Well, it's very similar." Long Haishan nodded again and again, and said, "Who knows how much money it cost the government to quell the Wanning riots, so as to buy a peace." ”

Long Jiguang originally had the intention of accepting the conditions, but he was still a little suspicious, and after hearing what his henchmen said, he had almost made up his mind.

"Chen Sheng is the big leader of the chaotic party, and he is decisive in killing, even more powerful than that Song Fuhua. Come to think of it, such a famous figure shouldn't go back on his word and damage his reputation, right? Long Jiguang said this, wanting to seek the last comfort.

"Since it's a handwritten letter, it shouldn't be a lie, right?" Long Haishan refused to give a definite answer, his eyes rolled, and he also used a questioning tone.

"It is estimated that the rebel party has made preparations for retreat, and wants to make a profit before leaving." Long Jiang stroked his forehead and said ambiguously: "After all, they have been fighting for so long, and the momentum has been sufficient, and it is reasonable to avoid the real and attack the false." ”

Long Jiguang walked back and forth in the house twice, and finally made up his mind, "Okay, let's spend money to buy peace." Send this gang of evil gods away first, and then talk about the future. ”

"Your Excellency is wise."

"My lord!"

Long Jiguang smiled bitterly, waved his hand, and sighed: "There are too many dead and wounded brothers, and many of them are old people brought from Yunnan. Alas, a helpless move! But I thought that if I fought a dozen more tentatively tomorrow, maybe the rebels were already running out of ammunition and would retreat after resisting twice? ”

"The great man is wise, and the lowly man ignores this."

"My lord's plan is very good, and the two words of temptation are in line with the essence of the art of war."

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Boom, boom, boom...... Da Da Da ......

Looking at the fierce counterattack of the revolutionary army's condescending position, Long Jiguang's face turned green. Temptation, feint, do you understand? At first, the guns didn't fire, the cannons didn't go off, and I couldn't even see a few figures, and I thought I had to calculate, but I didn't expect people to break out with their strength!

"Retreat, retreat!" Long Jiguang was remorseful and anxious, and hurriedly gave the order.

Rumble! The loud noise was deafening, the stumps and broken arms flew into the air in the dust and smoke, and the cannons on the fort were not idle, and the shells fell to the ground, immediately blowing up more than ten meters of open space in the retreating ranks of the Qing army.

Long Jiguang gritted his teeth, and his anger was extremely corrupt. This is the fate of the leaders of the chaotic party, with full firepower, it is really a fight to the death!

Forget it, forget it, the matter has come to this, let's discuss the matter of this material handover! Long Jiguang sighed heavily, looking around, looking for the two henchmen.

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The second standard of the Guangdong New Army has hardly fought since it came to help quell the turmoil. But people will pick up cheap, but Qinzhou and Fangcheng can be recovered without blood. There was no loss of personnel, and he also made meritorious contributions, and Zhao Sheng, the standard commander, also gained a good reputation for being compassionate to the soldiers.

And Long Jiguang's troops occupied Zhennan Pass and launched a fierce attack on Jinji Mountain and other forts, while the second standard of the new army was stationed in Pingxiang, not far away, and watched unhurriedly. It seems that it is not a matter of merit, but Long Jiguang once proposed to let the new army attack, and after Zhao Sheng took some officers to observe the actual battle, he delayed it on the pretext that there was a lack of artillery, it was very difficult to attack, and he needed to wait for reinforcements.

Not moving is not moving, but Zhao Sheng still sent some people to Zhennan Pass, either to reconnoitre, or to express concern about the battle situation.

No one knew that Zhao Sheng and Wu Yue, the party member who plotted to assassinate the five foreign ministers, were close friends and members of the assassination team. From joining the Beiyang Army as a team officer, he later went to Jiangyin, Jiangnan as a staff officer, Jiangyin New Army instructor, and then to Guangxi as a pipe band, and then returned to Ning to serve as a pipe band of the 33rd Standard 2nd Battalion, and was soon promoted to standard commander; When the Pingliuli uprising broke out, Zhao Sheng went to suppress it with the chief officer Xu Shaozhen, and when he arrived in Pingxiang, the rebel army was defeated. Zhao Sheng then went to Guangdong, served as the second standard and second battalion of the new army, and was promoted to the standard commander because of the good way to govern the army. (To be continued.) )